Tips on how to get hired faster

The new year is often a time that people chose to make changes to their career.

Are you tired of your job and want to change? The job market can be brutal, but there are some things that you can do to land you that next role quicker.

Take a look at the tips below to find out more about how you can improve your chances of bagging your dream job.

Time your search
If you need a job right away then you don't have the luxury of waiting, but if you can wait then the big hiring months are in January and February and in late September and October.

Let people know
Don't just narrow your job search to online: let people around you in your network know that you're looking for something new. Whether you know them professionally or personally, chances are that they might be able to connect you with your next job or at the very least with someone else who can help you.

Show what you've done
Skip the goals and objectives statement at the top of your CV, employers know that you want a job. What you should do instead is use that space to brag a little, let the hiring managers know what you've accomplished and how that will make you a better employee for them.

Clean up your social media
There's a good chance that your potential employer is checking out your social media profiles. The following are all red flags: provocative and inappropriate pictures, posts about drinking or drugs, bad mouthing an employer, discriminatory comments and unprofessional screen names. On the other hand, having no online presence at all can also be bad, it's important to strike a measured balance.

But what about if you're on the other side of the employment process? Take a look at these common hiring mistakes and find out more about the best ways to screen candidates before offering them the job.